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The 17-year-old KWPN-sire Presley Boy has been euthanized, after years of struggling with laminitis and issues with colic. Since his unfortunate exit from competition in 2012, Presley Boy had been enjoying his retirement in Belgium. Acquired by Saudi Equestrian in August 2010, for well-regarded Saudi rider Khaled Abdulaziz Al Eid. In 2011, Al Eid and(…)

Olympic Bronze medalist Kamal Bahamdan has qualified for the World Equestrian Games in Normandy next year. The well-known Saudi jockey rode two great rounds in Abu Dhabi yesterday for the first inaugural Nations Cup event of the 2013 season. Riding his lovely New Zealand-bred mare Delphi, the pair accumulated but a mere 4 faults in(…)

The first leg of the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Jumping series lived up to expectations today when, in a real roller-coaster of a competition, The Netherlands won through and both Saudi Arabia and Qatar qualified for the series final. There were three teams from the Middle East Region vying for the two qualifying spots on(…)

Kamal Bahamdan, Ramzy al Duhami, HH Prince Abdullah Al Saud and Abdullah Sharbatly will all be competing in the first Nations Cup event of the 2013 Furusiyya Nations Cup season, held in Abu Dhabi (UAE) today. Kamal Bahamdan will be riding his New Zealand-bred mare Delphi and Abdullah Sharbatly will be riding his 12(…)

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Congratulations to Ramzy Al Duhami who made the big leap within the top 200, jumping from 229th position to 167th in the world. The Saudi jockey, who represented his country last summer in London for the 2012 Olympic Games, has been enjoying great results in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai. The Olympic Bronze-medalist, who returned(…)

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Saudi Equestrian held an event last week in Riyadh to honor the team for its accomplishments since 2010 through the Olympic Games. Present where the Board of Trustees and Board of Directors. In addition, over 500 guests attended including many VIPs. The event was carried live on Saudi TV for three hours. All six Saudi(…)

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Saudi Equestrian announces its decision to retire Jalla de Gaverie (Jalla). The French-bred Jalla de Gaverie, a veteran of the Swiss National Team, was acquired by Saudi Equestrian on 24 August 2010. She was first teamed with Khaled Al Eid, where she was instrumental in helping him qualify for the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky.(…)

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Well, if you were able to watch any of the Olympic show jumping then you will defiantly know the name of this mare. Talk about heart!! This mare just stood out of an incredible collection of amazing horse, to jump an unbelievable 4 days. She was truly incredible!!! Tess, as she is known in the(…)

Kamal has chosen Noblesse Des Tess over Delphi for the Olympic Games. Kamal was going to leave it until yesterday to decide who would be his mount for the Games and it seems Noblesse has earned that special spot. It was up to whoever jumped best on the warm up day and it seems Tess(…)

Presley boy will not be attending the Olympic Games next month. The 15 year old stallion, who has been under veterinary supervision since Friday with a severe case of Colic, will not be fit enough to compete Team Saudi has elected to replace Khaled El Aid with Kamal Bahamdan. Kamal already had a spot on(…)

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I first fell in love with this horse at Spruce Meadows when Jamie Azcarraga (MEX) was riding him in the International ring. He jumped around 1.60 like a hunter, with so much ease and relaxation, it was really a joy to watch. Everyone fell in love with him at Spruce and tongues have been wagging around(…)